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Just for the record, Sue. German shepherds have killed more kids than any
other dog I have read, far more than pit bulls. It could be because they
are so common but I would also attribute it to their willingness to run in
packs.
I think pit bulls suffer more from a bad press than a mean disposition.
Temperament is largely a matter of genetics but I agree that a dog can be
mean or gentle more depending on the owner than genetics.
>Sue Hartigan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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>
>Hi Terry:
>
>Chows are very unpredictable dogs I agree. I don't have any problem
>with the one that I have, nor the one before her, but I certainly would
>never suggest one as a pet to anyone. She as well, as her predecessor,
>is a one person dog. She will tolerate others, but just don't push it.
>
>Pit Bulls on the other hand, I wouldn't trust at all. We have had too
>many Pit Bulls right here in the city attack people without warning or
>cause and do some horrible damage up to and including death.
>
>Dobermans, I don't know that much about. But I do know that my dad was
>terrified of them. I have a feeling though that went back to WWII and
>Germany.
>
>German Shepherds are big babies. I grew up around them, and never had
>any problems with them whatsoever.
>
>I honestly think the temperament of a dog is determined by it's owner.
>A little genetics, and a lot of environment. :)
>
>Sue
>>
>> Hi Sue and Jackie,
>>
>> It may just be a peculiarity of Jackie's insurance company. Or maybe it is
>> regional. We have a German Shepherd pup that will not raise our rates. If
>> we had a pit bull it would not either but I am told if we lived in New York
>> City rather than upstate we would pay dearly for insurance on a pit bull
>> because of the New York City ordinances. I would guess Jackie's neighbors
>> don't like dogs.
>>
>> I have never had trouble with pit bulls. Unlike, say, dobermans they always
>> seemed quite friendly. Dobermans (and chows) are hard to read.
>
>
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Best, Terry
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